Tetradrachm - The Gamoroi

€399,445.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year500 BC - 485 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.20 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#2, Boehringer#9-10, HGC 2#1301, SNG Munich 5#918, AMB Basel#421, Dewing#686, McClean#2593, Weber#1549, SNG Lockett#867, SNG Copenhagen#614
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving slow quadriga right; SVR (koppa)/SION in two lines above.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringSVRA SION
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethousa left in incuse circle in center of quadripartite incuse square.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (500 BC - 485 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4727740980
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